In my last article I discussed some of the dangers and chemicals associated with back-to-school supplies. One of the toxins commonly present in school supplies is Polyvinyl chloride plastic (known as PVC). I had not heard about the dangers of this plastic before, so I decided to further investigate the dangers associated with PVC plastic….
Category Archives: Green Science
Oil Spills and Oil Dependence
As you no doubt know, unless you have been living under a rock for the past several months, an oil rig called the Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20. The explosion destroyed the rig, causing oil to spill from the wellhead into the Gulf. At this point oil has been…
On Saving Energy. And Bats.
Bats are an ongoing issue in our horse barn. It’s old and as such has numerous nooks and crannies through which they find their way in. So much so that the hay loft may as well be officially dubbed a bat hotel. As much as I loathe their presence, shudder when I hear their high-pitched…
Indoor Air Quality
Every day we are faced with many types of pollutants. It can come from buses, autos, smoking, factories, detergents, pesticides and more. Although it seems as though the safest place to be at times is your home, you may not be entirely right. Many indoor pollutants can trigger a LOT of different health issues. Asthma,…
The Earth Day Hullabaloo Is Over; Now What?
So, you participated in Earth Hour and you went to an Earth Day celebration. Perhaps you’ve tried taking the bus or bringing your own bags to the grocery store, or maybe you’ve started recycling. And that is GREAT! What a wonderful start, or addition to your already eco-friendly lifestyle! Whether you’re an eco-newbie or an…
The Science Behind Saving Gas
There has been lots of talk in the past and even recently about how to increase your fuel efficiency. This talk is usually associated with gas mileage, but in places like where I live, that also includes power. Our power comes from a petrol generating plant. Gross, I know. While saving gas is very important,…
Do You Know Where Your Fish Comes From?
Surprisingly, many of us don’t. The tuna you had on the salad last night may have been from waters off the coast of India. Your farmed raised tilapia may have been raised on a farm in Indonesia. At the end of the day, what safe fish options do we actually have? I know there are…
Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
Here are some of our favorite posts from around the greenosphere that had us thinking this week, to help start your weekend a bit greener. Monday Dot Green featured an audiovisual slide show centered on “A Planet in Flux.” Andrew C. Revkin began exploring the human impact on the environment nearly 30 years ago. An…
Coconut vs. Polyester
In an article that came out last week on ScienceDaily and many other places around the blogosphere, researchers from Baylor University in Texas used coconut fibers taken from the husks to create molded composite board similar to the polyester version used on door bottoms, in trunks, and on floors of some cars. Why, though, would…
